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<p>Though they hit the peak of their fame in the mid-'90s post-grunge era with hits like "Peaches" and "Kitty," the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Presidents-Of-The-United-States-Of-America/6845033199" target="_blank">Presidents of the United States of America</a> have enjoyed a more fruitful and fascinating career than many of their ilk.</p>
<p>From collaborating with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShonenKnifeOfficial" target="_blank">Shonen Knife</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/sirmixalot/290724767116?rf=105614366138859" target="_blank">Sir Mix-A-Lot</a> to starting an indie label to performing a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GKykZ5zmqU" target="_blank">Pokemon tribute song</a> at the Pokemon Black/White American launch party, their career is shaping up to be as long, delightful, and brilliant as their name. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Daniel BromfieldLive PreviewMusic interviewPresidents of the United States of AmericaSlim'sWed, 27 Aug 2014 00:57:01 +0000Emma Silvers31190 at http://www.sfbg.comCatching up with The Presidents of the United States of Americahttp://www.sfbg.com/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america
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<p>Though they hit the peak of their fame in the mid-'90s post-grunge era with hits like "Peaches" and "Kitty," the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Presidents-Of-The-United-States-Of-America/6845033199" target="_blank">Presidents of the United States of America</a> have enjoyed a more fruitful and fascinating career than many of their ilk.</p>
<p>From collaborating with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShonenKnifeOfficial" target="_blank">Shonen Knife</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/sirmixalot/290724767116?rf=105614366138859" target="_blank">Sir Mix-A-Lot</a> to starting an indie label to performing a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GKykZ5zmqU" target="_blank">Pokemon tribute song</a> at the Pokemon Black/White American launch party, their career is shaping up to be as long, delightful, and brilliant as their name. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Daniel BromfieldLive PreviewMusic interviewPresidents of the United States of AmericaSlim'sWed, 27 Aug 2014 00:57:01 +0000Emma Silvers31190 at http://www.sfbg.comCatching up with The Presidents of the United States of Americahttp://www.sfbg.com/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america
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<p>Though they hit the peak of their fame in the mid-'90s post-grunge era with hits like "Peaches" and "Kitty," the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Presidents-Of-The-United-States-Of-America/6845033199" target="_blank">Presidents of the United States of America</a> have enjoyed a more fruitful and fascinating career than many of their ilk.</p>
<p>From collaborating with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShonenKnifeOfficial" target="_blank">Shonen Knife</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/sirmixalot/290724767116?rf=105614366138859" target="_blank">Sir Mix-A-Lot</a> to starting an indie label to performing a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GKykZ5zmqU" target="_blank">Pokemon tribute song</a> at the Pokemon Black/White American launch party, their career is shaping up to be as long, delightful, and brilliant as their name. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Daniel BromfieldLive PreviewMusic interviewPresidents of the United States of AmericaSlim'sWed, 27 Aug 2014 00:57:01 +0000Emma Silvers31190 at http://www.sfbg.comCatching up with The Presidents of the United States of Americahttp://www.sfbg.com/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america
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<p>Though they hit the peak of their fame in the mid-'90s post-grunge era with hits like "Peaches" and "Kitty," the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Presidents-Of-The-United-States-Of-America/6845033199" target="_blank">Presidents of the United States of America</a> have enjoyed a more fruitful and fascinating career than many of their ilk.</p>
<p>From collaborating with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShonenKnifeOfficial" target="_blank">Shonen Knife</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/sirmixalot/290724767116?rf=105614366138859" target="_blank">Sir Mix-A-Lot</a> to starting an indie label to performing a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GKykZ5zmqU" target="_blank">Pokemon tribute song</a> at the Pokemon Black/White American launch party, their career is shaping up to be as long, delightful, and brilliant as their name. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Daniel BromfieldLive PreviewMusic interviewPresidents of the United States of AmericaSlim'sWed, 27 Aug 2014 00:57:01 +0000Emma Silvers31190 at http://www.sfbg.comCatching up with The Presidents of the United States of Americahttp://www.sfbg.com/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america
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<p>Though they hit the peak of their fame in the mid-'90s post-grunge era with hits like "Peaches" and "Kitty," the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Presidents-Of-The-United-States-Of-America/6845033199" target="_blank">Presidents of the United States of America</a> have enjoyed a more fruitful and fascinating career than many of their ilk.</p>
<p>From collaborating with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ShonenKnifeOfficial" target="_blank">Shonen Knife</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/sirmixalot/290724767116?rf=105614366138859" target="_blank">Sir Mix-A-Lot</a> to starting an indie label to performing a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GKykZ5zmqU" target="_blank">Pokemon tribute song</a> at the Pokemon Black/White American launch party, their career is shaping up to be as long, delightful, and brilliant as their name. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2014/08/26/catching-presidents-united-states-america"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Daniel BromfieldLive PreviewMusic interviewPresidents of the United States of AmericaSlim'sWed, 27 Aug 2014 00:57:01 +0000Emma Silvers31190 at http://www.sfbg.comGeeking out on Kathleen Hanna's the Julie Ruin at Slim's http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims
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<p>After explaining that the next song would be about how there are thousands of feminists, all around the world, and driving home the obvious point -- there is not one sole leader of the feminist movement -- Kathleen Hanna giggled, hearing yet another shout-out from the audience. She jokingly replied, “OK, OK, but I am the <em>number one </em>feminist.” </p>
<p>It was this typical audience-artist interplay that brought the excitement of Hanna’s return to the stage, via new/old project the Julie Ruin at Slim’s last night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Kathleen HannaLive ReviewSan FranciscoSlim'sThe Julie RuinEmily SavageWed, 18 Sep 2013 17:47:24 +0000emily28954 at http://www.sfbg.comGeeking out on Kathleen Hanna's the Julie Ruin at Slim's http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims
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<p>After explaining that the next song would be about how there are thousands of feminists, all around the world, and driving home the obvious point -- there is not one sole leader of the feminist movement -- Kathleen Hanna giggled, hearing yet another shout-out from the audience. She jokingly replied, “OK, OK, but I am the <em>number one </em>feminist.” </p>
<p>It was this typical audience-artist interplay that brought the excitement of Hanna’s return to the stage, via new/old project the Julie Ruin at Slim’s last night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Kathleen HannaLive ReviewSan FranciscoSlim'sThe Julie RuinEmily SavageWed, 18 Sep 2013 17:47:24 +0000emily28954 at http://www.sfbg.comGeeking out on Kathleen Hanna's the Julie Ruin at Slim's http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims
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<p>After explaining that the next song would be about how there are thousands of feminists, all around the world, and driving home the obvious point -- there is not one sole leader of the feminist movement -- Kathleen Hanna giggled, hearing yet another shout-out from the audience. She jokingly replied, “OK, OK, but I am the <em>number one </em>feminist.” </p>
<p>It was this typical audience-artist interplay that brought the excitement of Hanna’s return to the stage, via new/old project the Julie Ruin at Slim’s last night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Kathleen HannaLive ReviewSan FranciscoSlim'sThe Julie RuinEmily SavageWed, 18 Sep 2013 17:47:24 +0000emily28954 at http://www.sfbg.comGeeking out on Kathleen Hanna's the Julie Ruin at Slim's http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims
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<p>After explaining that the next song would be about how there are thousands of feminists, all around the world, and driving home the obvious point -- there is not one sole leader of the feminist movement -- Kathleen Hanna giggled, hearing yet another shout-out from the audience. She jokingly replied, “OK, OK, but I am the <em>number one </em>feminist.” </p>
<p>It was this typical audience-artist interplay that brought the excitement of Hanna’s return to the stage, via new/old project the Julie Ruin at Slim’s last night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Kathleen HannaLive ReviewSan FranciscoSlim'sThe Julie RuinEmily SavageWed, 18 Sep 2013 17:47:24 +0000emily28954 at http://www.sfbg.comGeeking out on Kathleen Hanna's the Julie Ruin at Slim's http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims
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<p>After explaining that the next song would be about how there are thousands of feminists, all around the world, and driving home the obvious point -- there is not one sole leader of the feminist movement -- Kathleen Hanna giggled, hearing yet another shout-out from the audience. She jokingly replied, “OK, OK, but I am the <em>number one </em>feminist.” </p>
<p>It was this typical audience-artist interplay that brought the excitement of Hanna’s return to the stage, via new/old project the Julie Ruin at Slim’s last night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Kathleen HannaLive ReviewSan FranciscoSlim'sThe Julie RuinEmily SavageWed, 18 Sep 2013 17:47:24 +0000emily28954 at http://www.sfbg.comGeeking out on Kathleen Hanna's the Julie Ruin at Slim's http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims
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<p>After explaining that the next song would be about how there are thousands of feminists, all around the world, and driving home the obvious point -- there is not one sole leader of the feminist movement -- Kathleen Hanna giggled, hearing yet another shout-out from the audience. She jokingly replied, “OK, OK, but I am the <em>number one </em>feminist.” </p>
<p>It was this typical audience-artist interplay that brought the excitement of Hanna’s return to the stage, via new/old project the Julie Ruin at Slim’s last night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/09/18/geeking-out-kathleen-hannas-julie-ruin-slims"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
Kathleen HannaLive ReviewSan FranciscoSlim'sThe Julie RuinEmily SavageWed, 18 Sep 2013 17:47:24 +0000emily28954 at http://www.sfbg.comHot Chip, Converse, and why Google Glass could save our show-going sanity http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/06/26/hot-chip-converse-and-why-google-glass-could-save-our-show-going-sanity
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<p>I fully expected the <a href="http://www.hotchip.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hot Chip</a> show last night to be a giant advertisement for Converse. In the last few weeks I’d been noticing the ads around town, with that new slogan* and figured there was something else behind the big marketing push. So when a series of free “Represent SF” concerts was announced at Slim’s, in conjunction with a store opening, it made sense. But what I didn’t expect the event to be, was an advertisement for Google Glass.</p>
<p>As someone who covers live music, a “free” show doesn’t in itself mean much, since entry is most often comped in exchange for publicity, whether good or bad. That deal was basically given to everyone at Slim’s last night, since they received a wristband with an RFID tag upon entry. Different stations throughout the club were “interactive,” and would give you the opportunity to win prizes, swag, and (I assume) shoes. All you have to do is register the RFID to your Twitter and Facebook account, in which case Converse would also make automated posts on your behalf through the night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/06/26/hot-chip-converse-and-why-google-glass-could-save-our-show-going-sanity"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
ConverseHot ChipLive ShotsSan FranciscoSlim'sTychoRyan PrendivilleWed, 26 Jun 2013 22:02:02 +0000emily28417 at http://www.sfbg.comHot Chip, Converse, and why Google Glass could save our show-going sanity http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/06/26/hot-chip-converse-and-why-google-glass-could-save-our-show-going-sanity
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<p>I fully expected the <a href="http://www.hotchip.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hot Chip</a> show last night to be a giant advertisement for Converse. In the last few weeks I’d been noticing the ads around town, with that new slogan* and figured there was something else behind the big marketing push. So when a series of free “Represent SF” concerts was announced at Slim’s, in conjunction with a store opening, it made sense. But what I didn’t expect the event to be, was an advertisement for Google Glass.</p>
<p>As someone who covers live music, a “free” show doesn’t in itself mean much, since entry is most often comped in exchange for publicity, whether good or bad. That deal was basically given to everyone at Slim’s last night, since they received a wristband with an RFID tag upon entry. Different stations throughout the club were “interactive,” and would give you the opportunity to win prizes, swag, and (I assume) shoes. All you have to do is register the RFID to your Twitter and Facebook account, in which case Converse would also make automated posts on your behalf through the night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/06/26/hot-chip-converse-and-why-google-glass-could-save-our-show-going-sanity"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
ConverseHot ChipLive ShotsSan FranciscoSlim'sTychoRyan PrendivilleWed, 26 Jun 2013 22:02:02 +0000emily28417 at http://www.sfbg.comHot Chip, Converse, and why Google Glass could save our show-going sanity http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/06/26/hot-chip-converse-and-why-google-glass-could-save-our-show-going-sanity
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<p>I fully expected the <a href="http://www.hotchip.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hot Chip</a> show last night to be a giant advertisement for Converse. In the last few weeks I’d been noticing the ads around town, with that new slogan* and figured there was something else behind the big marketing push. So when a series of free “Represent SF” concerts was announced at Slim’s, in conjunction with a store opening, it made sense. But what I didn’t expect the event to be, was an advertisement for Google Glass.</p>
<p>As someone who covers live music, a “free” show doesn’t in itself mean much, since entry is most often comped in exchange for publicity, whether good or bad. That deal was basically given to everyone at Slim’s last night, since they received a wristband with an RFID tag upon entry. Different stations throughout the club were “interactive,” and would give you the opportunity to win prizes, swag, and (I assume) shoes. All you have to do is register the RFID to your Twitter and Facebook account, in which case Converse would also make automated posts on your behalf through the night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/06/26/hot-chip-converse-and-why-google-glass-could-save-our-show-going-sanity"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
ConverseHot ChipLive ShotsSan FranciscoSlim'sTychoRyan PrendivilleWed, 26 Jun 2013 22:02:02 +0000emily28417 at http://www.sfbg.comHot Chip, Converse, and why Google Glass could save our show-going sanity http://www.sfbg.com/noise/2013/06/26/hot-chip-converse-and-why-google-glass-could-save-our-show-going-sanity
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<p>I fully expected the <a href="http://www.hotchip.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hot Chip</a> show last night to be a giant advertisement for Converse. In the last few weeks I’d been noticing the ads around town, with that new slogan* and figured there was something else behind the big marketing push. So when a series of free “Represent SF” concerts was announced at Slim’s, in conjunction with a store opening, it made sense. But what I didn’t expect the event to be, was an advertisement for Google Glass.</p>
<p>As someone who covers live music, a “free” show doesn’t in itself mean much, since entry is most often comped in exchange for publicity, whether good or bad. That deal was basically given to everyone at Slim’s last night, since they received a wristband with an RFID tag upon entry. Different stations throughout the club were “interactive,” and would give you the opportunity to win prizes, swag, and (I assume) shoes. All you have to do is register the RFID to your Twitter and Facebook account, in which case Converse would also make automated posts on your behalf through the night. <span class="read-more"><a href="/noise/2013/06/26/hot-chip-converse-and-why-google-glass-could-save-our-show-going-sanity"><strong>Read more &raquo;</strong></a></span></p>
ConverseHot ChipLive ShotsSan FranciscoSlim'sTychoRyan PrendivilleWed, 26 Jun 2013 22:02:02 +0000emily28417 at http://www.sfbg.com